Dr. Matthew Ikeda

Performance Physical Therapist

Dr. Matthew Macey-PT, DPT, OCS

Born and raised in San Francisco, I grew up playing basketball and baseball, which sparked my love for sports and staying active. My journey into physical therapy, however, began through my own experiences with injuries. After undergoing multiple knee surgeries throughout high school, I experienced firsthand how frustrating it can be when an injury keeps you from doing what you love. Through rehabilitation, I discovered the impact physical therapy can have, not only in helping someone recover but also in restoring their confidence and ability to perform. Those experiences taught me perseverance, discipline, and consistency, along with a deeper appreciation for the freedom to move well.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University, where I also worked as a personal trainer and gained experience in various physical therapy and sports settings. I went on to earn my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California (USC), followed by completing USC’s Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and becoming a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide range of individuals, from weekend warriors and active adults to collegiate and professional athletes competing at the highest level. These experiences have shaped my approach to physical therapy, combining individualized rehabilitation with strength and performance training to help people return to the activities they love.

What I enjoy most about being a physical therapist is seeing people return to their sports and activities with a renewed sense of freedom and confidence. To me, getting out of pain is just the beginning. I want my patients to feel confident in their bodies, build the strength to meet the demands of their activities, and enjoy moving without constantly worrying about their injuries. Whether that’s returning to competitive sports, getting back into the gym, or simply staying active, my goal is to help people move well and perform at their best.

Outside the clinic, I enjoy golf, tennis, basketball, running, and recently experimenting with CrossFit and HYROX-style training. When I’m not at the clinic or on the golf course, you’ll likely find me at Disneyland with my wife and our daughter, Mila, or traveling together as a family!

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Clients feedback

The team at the Movement Schopp offers high quality physical therapy catered to your specific need and I've had the privilege to work with Dr. Taylor. I'm a runner and I've had multiple injuries in the past as well as a recent calf strain so I wanted to recover, assess my weaknesses, and improve so that I can pursue running for the long haul. I've gone through four weeks of therapy now and I've made huge strides in recovery and running performance all thanks to Dr. Taylor who carefully analyzes my progress...

Yuma Takei

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The Movement Schopp is awesome. My initial running assessment with Dr. Krysia was very informative and helped identify some causes for my knee pain. More recently, Dr. Taylor has helped me work through some rib and back injuries. The rest of the team is very friendly and professional and the office itself is a welcoming and engaging environment. Since joining the Movement Schopp, I both feel better physically and have a more informed understanding on how to maintain and prolong my active lifestyle.

Eric D

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Been dealing with sciatica-like pain for years. Prior to The Movement Schopp, I was seeing chiropractors for deep-tissue muscle release and adjustment therapies, which helped with pain but never completely took the pain in my lower back or down my leg away. Dr. Taylor Rarick in The Movement Schopp has helped with the pain through muscle releases, midline organization, and a variety of core and lower body strengthening exercises. She's formulated an excellent program personally tailored ...

Darren Montano

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Dr. Tori was incredible. She treated my chronically painful shoulder, and together, we developed a focused plan that helped me achieve my goals. Dr. Tori is highly skilled and has an excellent bedside manner. Thanks to her, I’m working out like never before. The Movement Schopp has a fantastic culture with many knowledgeable practitioners. Mak at the front desk always took care of all my needs. I love this place!

Bobby Towery

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The wonderful Dr Tori is helping me regain movement in my shoulder (frozen shoulder). The one hour of focused attention with Dr. Tori goes by very fast even for this person with ADD! I appreciate her expertise and constant patience and low-key style. I have regained so much movement that I am able to use my arm for everything I need, which was the goal. (Mind you, this has been frozen for well over a year.) ...

Barbara Blazek

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